Filipino Bride Defies Waist-Deep Floodwaters to Walk Down the Aisle
A Filipino couple married amidst severe flooding, with the bride shortening her gown to wade through waist-deep water inside a flooded church.
Tag: middle east
Russia’s Jet-Powered Drones Overwhelm Ukrainian Defenses, Killing Dozens
Russia's surge in jet-powered drone attacks has led to significant civilian casualties in Ukraine and exposed weaknesses in Kyiv's air defense interception…
US Diesel Prices Surge to Record High as Iran Conflict Drags On
Diesel averages hit $5.85 per gallon, surpassing the 2022 peak, as Strait of Hormuz volatility drives energy costs upward ahead of midterm…
Indian Police Deny Assault Claims by Two Muslim Female Journalists in Delhi
Two Muslim women journalists allege police brutality in Delhi, but authorities attribute their detention to an illegal parking dispute.
Israel Claims Capture of Strategic Ali al-Taher Ridge in Southern Lebanon
Israel says it has taken the Ali al-Taher ridge from Hezbollah, a move that escalates tensions despite an ongoing ceasefire in the…
At Least 100 Killed as Houthi Forces Advance Toward Strategic Yemen Strait
Intensified fighting between Iran-backed Houthis and Yemeni government troops has killed at least 100 people as rebels push toward a key strait.
Egypt Faces Strategic Crossroads in US-China AI Data Centre Race
As Huawei competes with a US-backed consortium for Egypt's AI infrastructure, Cairo must balance economic gains against water scarcity and geopolitical pressures.
Politics
South Korea Weighs Naval Role in Strait of Hormuz Amid US Pressure
Seoul is considering military contributions to secure the Strait of Hormuz but insists no decision has been made despite US pressure and…
Five Lebanese Detainees Released by Israel in First Transfer Since War Began
Israel hands over five Lebanese nationals to the Red Cross, marking the first release of detainees held since the conflict with Hezbollah…
Politics
Iran Conflict Casts Long Shadow Over US Midterm Elections
With November 3 midterms approaching, the Trump administration faces mounting pressure to contain the Iran conflict as war opposition and rising energy…